YouSem

✨ Yesterday, we came together once again for a YouSem meeting, taking time to reconnect, share some snacks, enjoy a bit of basketball, and reflect together on faith and everyday life.

During our discussion, we focused on a simple but powerful question:
How can we practise the presence of God in our daily lives?

We explored three practical ways to help us do this:
🕊 The 10-Second Check-In
🗣️ The Honest Sentence
🌙 The Night Review

Small moments like these remind us that God is present not only in prayer, but also in our friendships, activities, and daily choices.

🙏 We now look forward to meeting again on 📅 21 February 2026.

Until then, may we continue walking this journey together, growing in faith and friendship.

✨ YouSem Juniors | Walking the Journey Together ✨

Last Thursday, we held the first meeting of YouSem Juniors, the branch of YouSem dedicated to our Year 9 to Year 11 students still at the Minor Seminary.

The time began with some food and time to socialise, followed by a friendly game of football. We then concluded our two hours together with a short but meaningful meeting, reflecting on the first Christian communities and how their example continues to inspire us as we begin this journey of YouSem Juniors together.

🙏 Through friendship, faith, and shared experiences, we hope to grow as a community rooted in Christ.

📢 We invite other students to join YouSem Juniors for our next meeting, which will be held on 📅 19 February 2026.

We look forward to welcoming more students as we continue walking this journey together.

🌲 Yesterday was another beautiful moment of grace as we gathered for our Christmas meet-up.

We spent quality time together, reflected on the theme “What we were made for,” and shared our best wishes as we look forward with hope to the year ahead. ✨🙏

🌙 Wrapping up the summer with a final sleepover at the Seminary. Two days of memories, friendship, and faith.
Under the theme “Come to D-Well” (John 4), we reflected on Jesus as the One who quenches our deepest thirst. 💧✝️

Grateful for the summer, and hopeful for the future ahead. 🙏✨

🔥 BBQ at the Seminary Quadrangle

An evening filled with good food, cold drinks, music, laughter, and most of all, great company.

Moments like these remind us of the joy found in friendship and community. 💬🎶🍔

📍 First YouSem Meeting of the Year!

Today marked our very first YouSem gathering at the Seminary! It was a great opportunity to reconnect, go through our plans for the summer months, and set some clear guidelines and expectations for our journey together.

We ended the meeting with a quiet moment of Lectio Divina, allowing space for God’s Word to speak to our hearts and guide our steps 🙏

Here’s to a summer full of growth, friendship, and faith! 🌿✨

📅 Summer Calendar 2025

Hey YouSem members! Just a heads-up that the Summer 2025 Calendar has been shared in the group chat.

So many exciting things coming up we can’t wait to spend an unforgettable summer together! 🌞🎉

💫 Meet Our YouSem Coordinators! 💫

We’re excited to introduce Daniel and Charmaine Bonnici, our new YouSem coordinators!

Married just over a year, Daniel and Charmaine bring with them a deep passion for working with young people, drawn by their energy, honesty, and fresh outlook on life. 🌱

While both are dedicated professionals in their respective careers, they also lead Dashuri, an NGO that collaborates with the Missionaries of Charity to support underprivileged children and teens in Peja, Kosovo. Every year, they travel there to run summer clubs for children experiencing homelessness, giving them a taste of dignity, joy, and belonging.

🙏 Welcome to the team, Daniel and Charmaine!
We’re truly looking forward to walking this journey with you and learning from your experience, generosity, and heartfelt mission.

🎉 Exciting News for the YouSem Youth! 🎉

Big things are coming — we're planning to upgrade the Seminary's Games Room into a full-on Youth Hub! 🙌
This new space will be the heart of our YouSem gatherings, activities, prayer nights, and hangouts — a place where we can grow in faith and community together. 💬🎮🙏

🛠️ But we need your help to make it happen!

If you have:

🧰 Contacts who can help with renovations or equipment

💡 Ideas or resources to share

🤝 Any other kind of support to offer

Please reach out and be part of this dream! Every little bit helps.

💬 DM us or get in touch directly — and keep this project in your prayers too.

Let’s build something amazing, together in Christ. ❤️